| ![Show Contents]() Doel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland The spelling and overall form of Irish names often vary considerably. The original Gaelic form of the name Doel is Ó Dubhghaill, derived from the words dubh, which means black, and ghall, which means foreigner, or "dubhgall," which meant "dark and tall." 1 Early Origins of the Doel familyThe surname Doel was first found in the counties of Wicklow, Wexford, and Carlow. Although the name is now common throughout Ireland, it has always retained a close association with these southeastern Leinster counties. Although at least one historian gives their descent from Dubhgilla, King of Idrone in Leinster, more evidence points to descent from King Conn of the "Hundred Battles." His name comes from the hundreds of battles he fought and won, before his death in the 2nd century. It is traditionally believed that the family takes its name from a Norseman who settled in Ireland prior to the Norman Conquest; a theory that is borne out by the fact that the Doyles tended to be more concentrated in the coastal regions favored by Norse settlers. Moreover, the Gaelic word dubhghall was used in early times to refer to a Norseman or Scandinavian. With the settlement of Norsemen in various places, several distinct septs called O Dubhghail probably arose independently. 2 Early History of the Doel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Doel research. Another 153 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1786, 1797, 1834, 1868, 1873 and 1917 are included under the topic Early Doel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Doel Spelling VariationsNumerous spelling variations of the surname Doel exist. A partial explanation for these variants is that ancient scribes and church officials recorded names as they were pronounced, often resulting in a single person being recorded under several different spellings. Different spellings that were found include Doyle, O'Doyle, Doyill, Doill, Doile, Doyel and others. Early Notables of the Doel familyAnother 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Doel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Doel migration to the United States | + |
Irish families began to immigrate to British North America and the United States in the 18th century, but the greatest influx of Irish immigrants came during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. The earlier settlers came to North America after a great deal of consideration and by paying relatively high fees for their passage. These settlers were primarily drawn by the promise of land. Those later settlers that came during the 1840's were trying to escape the conditions of poverty, starvation, disease, and death that had stricken Ireland. Due to the enormity of their numbers and the late date of their arrival, these immigrants primarily became hired laborers instead of homesteading settlers like their predecessors. An exhaustive search of immigration and passenger lists has revealed many Irish immigrants North America bearing the name Doel:
Doel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Reginald Doel, aged 23, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Aquitania" from Southampton, England 3
- Fred Doel, aged 30, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Mauretania" from Southampton, England 3
| Doel migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Doel Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
| Doel migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Doel Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Catherine Doel, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Excelsior" in 1870 5
| Historic Events for the Doel family | + |
Prince of Wales colliery - Mr. Frederick Doel (b. 1848), Welsh coal miner who was working at the Prince of Wales Colliery in Abercarn, Wales on the 11th September 1878 when there was a coal mine explosion; he died 6
- Mr. Frederick Doel (1889-1940), aged 22, English Fireman/Stoker from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on collapsible C 7
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fortitudine Vincit
Motto Translation: He conquers by fortitude.
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Doel migration to the United States 
Doel migration to Australia 
Doel migration to New Zealand 
